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LT(165) MM Tube Mill Production Line

The LT 165 MM Tube Mill Production Line is a high performance manufacturing system designed for producing welded steel tubes and pipes with a diameter range up to 165 mm. This advanced line integrates precision forming, high frequency welding, cutting, and finishing technologies to ensure consistent tube quality and efficient production.

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Product description

Technical Proposal :


1. Coil Charging Car:

Structure Type:

The single head uncoiler is responsible for securely holding the steel coil in a fixed position and gradually feeding the strip in a controlled manner toward the subsequent production line equipment. This device locks the coil firmly in place by applying uniform internal pressure and regulates the strip’s uncoiling speed through a brake or motor, ensuring synchronization with the line’s requirements to prevent sudden tension changes, strip loosening, or misalignment. Unlike double head uncoilers, which allow simultaneous loading of two coils and quick coil changes, the single head uncoiler features a central mandrel and accommodates only one coil in the production process at a time. This design is highly suitable, cost-effective, and easy to operate for lines that require fewer coil changes or operate at medium production capacities.
2. Shear And Butt Welder:

The shearing and butt-welding system ensures precise and orderly joining of two steel sheets. After welding, the joint seam is leveled and smoothed, and the supplied strips are prepared for the accumulator.

The maximum weldable thickness of this system is 6mm, allowing for the joining of mediumthickness steel sheets. The welding speed of 500mm/min provides an optimal balance between weld quality and production efficiency, enabling continuous and uniform welds in a short time.

The Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) process is an automated welding method where an electric arc is established between a continuously fed wire electrode and the workpiece, under a protective layer of flux powder. This flux prevents the molten metal from contacting the air, stabilizes the arc, and reduces spatter, thereby improving weld quality. The concentrated heat of the arc ensures deep and uniform penetration of the weld metal in the butt joint. Key parameters such as current, voltage, wire feed speed, and welding travel speed are precisely controlled to achieve an optimal metallurgical structure and high mechanical properties.
3. Horizontal Accumulator:

Accumulator: 1 set

Drive method: Feeding Motor → Universal joints → Carbide-faced

cylindrical gear decelerator with lubrication oil pump → Open gear →

Basket.

Feeding Motor: YCT250-4A, 18.5 kW

Driven Motor: YCT250-4B, 30 kW with a speed regulating system using

an INVERTER.

Basket Diameter (OD): Ø6500 mm

Run-out Speed: Max 200M/min

Equipped with safety fence for motors and accumulator loop
4. Forming Machine

Description Item

Technical parameters

Horizontal-roll stands

Quantity

Six stands

Material of horizontal stands

High-precision forged steel

Diameter of horizontal shaft

Φ120mm

Material of horizontal shaft

42CrMO

Vertical-roll stand

Quantity

seven stands

Material of vertical stands

QT50

Diameter of horizontal shaft

Φ80mm

Material of horizontal shaft

45# forged steel

Driven gearbox

Quantity

Six gearboxes

Material of gearbox

QT50

Type

Spiral bevel gear

Material of gearbox

20CrMnTi

Material of shaft

40Cr

Power transmission method From universal transmission joint to horizontal roll stands

5. Roller Stands with Carriage System for Front Horizontal Stands in Forming

and Sizing Sections (easy change):
This system includes two sets of roller stands mounted on movable carriages (or trolleys):

• One set for the Forming section

• One set for the Sizing section

These stands are installed on rails or wheeled carriages, allowing for smooth and controlled

movement of the roller assemblies.

Advantages:

1. Reduced roller changing time and increased production capacity:

With carriage-mounted roller stands, there’s no need for time-consuming manualdisassembly.

The entire roller unit can be shifted easily, minimizing machine downtime and enhancing throughput.

2. Prevention of bearing damage and extended equipment lifespan:

In conventional setups, manually pulling out the roller frame can place excessive stress

on bearings, leading to premature wear or failure.

The carriage system enables smooth and uniform movement, significantly reducing stress

and potential damage to mechanical components.

3. Improved alignment and accuracy:

Carriage-mounted rollers can be positioned with high precision, ensuring better

alignment during tube forming and sizing processes.

4. Enhanced maintenance and safety:

Simplified access to the rollers facilitates maintenance and reduces the risk of worker

injury compared to manual frame handling.

6. Welding Section

500KW – Solid State IGBT High Frequency Welder

1.1 Main Parameters:

Rated Output Power: 500 kW

Rated DC Voltage: 235 V

Rated DC Current: 2500 A

Overall Efficiency: η 90%

Output Frequency: f=200-250kHz

Resonance Type: Compound Resonance

Tank Circuit Output: No welding transformer output.

Ripple Factor: < 0.5%

Welding Method: Induction Welding

Power Supply Capacity: 600kVA

Input Voltage: 3-phase, 380 V / 50 Hz, 4-wire system

Rated Input Current: 911A

Cooling System (Soft Water Circulation – Air-Water Type):

Operating Water Pressure: 0.32 MPa

Water Flow Rate: 50 m³/h

Cooling Capacity: 175 kW
2. System composition:

The solid-state high frequency all-in-one welder consists of four main parts:

IGBT high-frequency inverter with PWM voltage regulator,

High-frequency transformer,

High-frequency rectifier using FRED fast recovery diode module,

E-bridge inverter output.

AC voltage regulation with PWM is integrated into a single control board. The PWM control

unit is embedded on the main board, with its main functions managed by a single-chip

microcomputer and PWM control system. Voltage adjustment and feedback control are achieved

through the dual closed-loop PI regulator on the main board.

Alarm and protection control are based on a digital circuit as the control core, combined with

fast-response hardware, ensuring sensitive and precise protection actions.

This welder uses a full-wave rectification and IGBT inverter regulation mode, eliminating the

need for phase angle control used in older systems. As a result, it offers high power factor,

energy-saving performance, and reduces the cross-sectional area required for input cables.
Solid state HF welder is designed for continuous working. Rectifier inverter integrated

structure, compact size easy to install. The whole set of equipment achieves the function

of equipment linkage control and diagnosing faults by PLC system. The working statue

is observed by LCD display.
Inverter adopts E bridge structure. The main power parts are IRFP460 from IR Company

and DSEI60-06A fast recovery diode from IXYS Company in US, which are composing

current inverter.

The output power of single layer power module is 50KW, the equipment are parallel

connected by multilayer power modules. The rated work frequency is 400KHz. The same

power module is interchangeable. This power module can work steadily in 600KHz,

therefore it can work in 400KHz easily. The technique of the equipment is well proven.

3. Performance and Efficiency Gains with IGBT Inverter Technology:

1. High Energy Efficiency:

IGBT modules offer low switching losses, enabling system efficiency greater than

90%.

2. Stable Output and Consistent Weld Quality:

Precise voltage and frequency regulation via PWM ensures steady operation and

uniform weld seams.

3. High Power Factor and Reduced Energy Consumption:

The use of full-wave rectification and elimination of phase-angle control significantly

improves power factor and reduces electrical losses.

4. Compact System Design:

IGBT inverters eliminate the need for bulky phase-control components, resulting in a

more compact and space-saving layout.

5. Reduced Input Cable Size:

Due to stable current draw and improved power factor, smaller input cables can be

used, lowering installation costs.

6. Enhanced Reliability and Low Maintenance:

Solid-state construction with no moving parts increases operational life and minimizes

maintenance requirements.

7. Advanced Digital Protection Compatibility:

Fully compatible with fast-response digital protection systems, ensuring precise fault

detection and improved operational safety
4. Main Components List:

Name Model

Manufacturer

IGBT FF450

Infineon

MOSFET IRFP460

IR Co.IR

Quick recovery diode DSEI60

IXYS Co.IXYS

Resistance 25R

Austria

Tank circuit capacitance CS

Domestic famous brand

PLC

SR30

Human interface

Kunluntongtai

Switch power supply

Taiwan Minwei Co.

Air-Cooling System

FS series

F-S

Domestic famous brand



LTS165 MM Tube Mill Production Line

7. Scraper Frames:

Function:

Two sets of scraper frames are installed to remove the external weld bead formed

after the HF welding process. This operation enhances surface quality and prevents

interference in subsequent processes like coating or sizing.

Design Features:

Each frame is equipped with an

adjusting pole for precise positioning.

Includes a quick feed-in and feed-out

mechanism, allowing fast and efficient

changeovers during production shifts.

Facilitates easy maintenance and

adjustment based on pipe diameter and

weld bead profile.

Component Technical Specification

Remarks

Guide Type

Turkish-heads guiding system with 360°

rotary adjustment

Enables precise seam

alignment

Welding Rolls Two or three squeeze (welding) rollers

Selection depends on pipe

size and weld load

Scraper Stands

Equipped with adjustable pole and quick

feed-in/feed-out system

Allows rapid setup and

precise bead removal

8. Zinc Spraying: Repairing the Welding Seam Zinc Surface:

PT- 400A Arc Spray Device  Technical Specifications:

Item

Specification

Power supply

Three-phase, 380V – 50Hz AC

Input power

18.5 KVA

Input current

AC 22A

Adjustable output voltage

DC 20–46V

Output current

DC 400A

Load efficiency

60%

Insulation class

Class F

Voltage adjustment steps

10 steps

Power supply type

Constant voltage

Dimensions (L × W × H)

760 × 500 × 960 mm

Weight

120 kg

Required compressed air pressure More than 0.6 MPa

9. Cooling type: Sink and shower:

Cooling Type: Sink and Shower refers to the cooling system designed to manage

and dissipate heat in industrial applications. Specifically:

Sink Cooling: This involves using a cooling sink or heat sink, which absorbs

and dissipates heat from high-temperature components, often through

conduction. It helps maintain the optimal temperature of critical parts during

the production process.

Shower Cooling: This method uses a shower-like mechanism, where water

or a cooling fluid is sprayed or flowed over the surface of the components to

directly absorb heat. It’s commonly used for rapid cooling and temperature

regulation in various industrial processes.

Together, these two cooling methods ensure effective heat management, preventing

overheating and enhancing the operational efficiency of machinery or production lines

DescriptionItem

Technical parameters

Horizontal-roll stands

Quantity

Six stands

Material of horizontal stands

High-precision forged steel

Diameter of horizontal shaft

Φ120mm

Material of horizontal shaft

42CrMO

Vertical-roll stand

Quantity

seven stands

Material of vertical stands

QT50

Diameter of horizontal shaft

Φ80mm

Material of horizontal shaft

45# forged steel

Driven gearbox

Quantity

Six gearboxes

Material of gearbox

QT50

Type

Spiral bevel gear

Material of gearbox

20CrMnTi

Material of shaft

40Cr

Power transmission methodFrom universal transmission joint to horizontal roll stands
  
   
  

11. Roughly Straightening Machine Frame:

The roughly straightening machine frame is a crucial component in the pipe

production process, specifically designed to correct initial shape irregularities in the

pipe. After the forming process, the pipe may have slight bends or distortions that

need to be corrected to ensure the pipe is straight and dimensionally accurate. The

roughly straightening machine is responsible for this initial correction.

• Structure: The machine frame typically consists of multiple rollers or guides

that apply pressure to the pipe, straightening it along its length. The frame is

robust and built to withstand the stresses of straightening without deforming

or causing any additional damage to the pipe.

• Operation: The pipe is fed through the straightening machine, and the rollers

exert force on the pipe to straighten any bends or twists. This process ensures

that the pipe is as straight as possible before it moves on to the next stage in the production line.

• Purpose: The primary purpose of the roughly straightening machine frame is

to prepare the pipe for further processing, such as sizing, finishing, or coating.

Straightening improves the overall quality of the pipe, ensuring it meets

industry standards for straightness and is suitable for its intended application.
Technical Parameters:

• Straightening Stands Type:

4 Turk’s head type, with 360

rotary capability

• Diameter of Straightening

Shaft: Φ35mm

• Material of Straightening

Shaft: 40Cr

This machine is essential to

ensure that the pipe has the necessary geometric properties, particularly

straightness, which is critical for maintaining the structural integrity and

functionality of the pipe in its final application.


12. Cold Saw Automatic Tube Mill 165:

Description:

The Cold Flying Saw is an advanced solution for

high- speed HF welded tube and pipe production

lines, enabling continuous cold mechanical

cutting without stopping the line or generating heat.

The cutting head, mounted on a linear guide and

driven by servo or hydraulic actuators,

synchronizes with the moving tube. A highperformance circular blade (alloy steel or

carbide) then executes a precise cut before

returning for the next cycle.